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Spokane School District


At a glance
129thof 247 Washington districts▼ 6
Better than 47% of Washington districts
200 N Bernard St
Spokane, WA 99201-0282
·(509) 354-5900·All Washington district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 47.8% of districts
68
Schools
28,853
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedWilson Elementary33rd of 1,160 Washington elementary schools
Biggest riser
Longfellow Elementary up 276 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Grant Elementary 11.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
17 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Spokane School District consists of 61 schools serving grades PK-12, presenting a varied educational landscape with some standout performers and significant challenges across its elementary, middle, and high schools.

Academic performance varies widely, with top-tier schools like the gifted program at Libby Center (ranked 2nd in the state) and high-achieving Wilson Elementary contrasting sharply with schools like Logan Elementary and Shaw Middle School, which rank in the bottom percentiles statewide. The district's high school graduation rate of 90.3% is a notable strength, exceeding the state average, even as proficiency scores in core subjects like math and English generally lag behind state benchmarks.

Key findings show a strong correlation between school performance and student socioeconomic factors, though exceptions like Westview Elementary demonstrate success is possible in higher-poverty settings. Specialized programs, including Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy and alternative schools like On Track Academy, show promising results, while per-student spending does not consistently predict outcomes.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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